Best Brunch Restaurants in Miami Design District
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz pioneered Miami's farm-to-table movement here, with menus that change daily based on what local farmers deliver.
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James Beard Award winner Michael Schwartz opened this Design District anchor in 2007 as a farm-to-table pioneer when that phrase actually meant something in Miami—and the daily-changing menu still reflects what local purveyors deliver that morning. The wood-fired pizzas and Sunday brunch draw consistent crowds, but recent reviews flag noise levels that make conversation difficult and occasional execution misses on simpler dishes. The happy hour remains one of the neighborhood's legitimate draws, with cocktails and small bites that justify the hype. Best for business lunches or relaxed dinners where you want solid cooking without the pretense, though skip the cramped interior tables if you can snag a patio seat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-Fired Pizza, French Onion Soup Croquette, Lamb Ribs
What Makes it Special: James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz pioneered Miami's farm-to-table movement here, with menus that change daily based on what local farmers deliver.
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7.9
Major Food Group opened this Lake Como-inspired two-story restaurant in 2022 with dramatic design accents and Northern Italian ambitions, and reservations are surprisingly easier to snag than their other Miami properties. The spicy lobster capellini is the move—regulars order it every visit—and the lamb chops land well, but across the broader menu you're paying location tax for food that doesn't always justify the bill. Downstairs gets loud enough that upstairs or patio seating is worth requesting in cooler months. It's more successful as a scene than a serious Italian destination, which is fine if that's what you're looking for on a Design District evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Lobster Capellini, Tonnato Crudo, Lamb Chops
What Makes it Special: Major Food Group's Lake Como-inspired glamour destination with two-story seating, dramatic design, and Northern Italian elegance.